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Parachute

My mind is open
It has to be
Yet find myself tangled
In a tree

The wind
It wrestles
The safety line
As I hang with the birds
A silent wind chime

The breeze of emotion
Blows this way and that
The sun on my skin..
Then the rain caveat

My silky voice trembles
I just shouldn't be here
"The fates have designed you
This landing place, dear"

The view is amazing
Every moment you fall
Yet get trapped in the elements
Every hail-storm and squall

When the branches entangle
They can claw and then tear
So come back to enfold me
Crease me neatly with care

I just want to return
To that whistling door
The propellor is cut back
And we step-out once more

For this view is amazing
But is there to be shared
I'm designed to be open
Not land-locked, ensnared

Yes our minds can be unfurled
It's the best we can be
The leap from the sky
What it takes to feel free
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Wolf Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Intriguing angle for a parachutist, Sam... Just remember: Beware of bargains on parachutes and dental services. ~ Courtesy of my dentist.
Scott Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 3:49 PM
Pulling teeth and pulling a rip-cord may not have the full synergy. But I take on the advice Gershon, thanks for stopping by :)
Empress Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 8:03 AM
“ im designed to be open, not land locked ensnared” what a brilliant and moving line so well read, and presented. The imagery and depth of this, how sometimes we can be stuck too, and crestfallen, yet, is there where we truly belong? If we let our mind to unfurl and breakfree, we would reach beyond anywhere physically attainable: loved this . Philosophical touch in this write. Very intriguing and soulful! As always you’ve nailed it
Empress Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 8:42 AM
Thank you sam you are too kind lol. Its a shame we cant use emoji on here.
Scott Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 8:12 AM
You are always so overwhelming attentive and I feel so encouraged x To be honest you are one of the people on here that make me want to keep coming back, so here's to you Inky friend, as your poetry and presence is a magnificent joy (*raises glass emoji*).
Jones Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 7:24 AM
Love this.
Scott Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 8:13 AM
Thank you so much, Karen :)
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